SEND Teaching Assistant: Empower & Inspire Students

Wellesley Park Primary School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly colleagues

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Wellesley Park Primary School in East Kilbride is seeking a dedicated SEND support assistant to join our welcoming team. You will support children with SEND, foster positive relationships and contribute to their wellbeing and learning.

You will collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals, uphold safeguarding, and promote inclusive practice. Training and staff wellbeing are priorities in our school.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with SEND.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and development.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children and supports emotional wellbeing.
• Works effectively with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and committed to inclusion.
• Calm and encouraging in approach.
• Believes every child can succeed.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and sharing ideas.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Skills

SEND support

Team player

Safeguarding

Calm under pressure

Emotional wellbeing

Job description

Wellesley Park Primary School in East Kilbride is seeking a dedicated SEND support assistant to join our welcoming team. You will support children with SEND, foster positive relationships and contribute to their wellbeing and learning.

You will collaborate with teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external professionals, uphold safeguarding, and promote inclusive practice. Training and staff wellbeing are priorities in our school.